Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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